LEGO Robotics activity day
LEGO Robotics challenge activities with robots provided by BJPCE Limited. Themes include space, the environment and polar exploration.
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Overview
Format
The day is organised around 2 sessions of 2.5 to 3 hours each with up to 40 students per session. For larger groups, this can be increased to 3 sessions of 2 hours with up to 60 students per session.
In a session, students are taught how to build a basic robot and program it to do some simple tasks. In groups of 2 or 3, students then modify the robot to their own design for the challenges they select. They can extend the programming to make the robot complete as many challenge tasks as possible in the time available.
Sessions are great for mixed ability groups. Tasks are graded by difficulty into easy, medium, and hard, with most groups completing 2 to 5 challenges in around 2 to 3 hours.
Students also have the opportunity to learn more about the different sectors, organisations and careers associated with each challenge theme. For example, the space-themed challenge links to the engineering and computing associated with Mars rovers and space exploration.
Requirements
BJPCE Limited provides up to 18 robot kits for pupils to use, plus two challenge kits, and an “arena” for testing their robots.
Each team will need a laptop/PC for the programming software and a desk for robot assembly. BJPCE Limited will provide instructions on how to download free software to school computers before the activity day. Laptops can also be provided at additional cost.
Alongside desks, each challenge requires an area of 3m x 3m, which needs to be on a flat surface and is best if it is table height, although on the floor does work. A hall or adjoining classrooms with easy access would be the most suitable arrangement.
Cost
The cost is typically £650-£1050 per full day depending on numbers and distance from Surrey. BJPCE Limited is also able to deliver activities outside of the South East, although this may incur an additional travel cost. Grants are occasionally available to subsidise the cost - please enquire directly with BJPCE Limited.
Details
- School subject
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- Technology/computing
- Design and technology
- Engineering
- Curriculum links
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- Computing
- Physics: Electricity and electromagnetism
- Physics: Space physics
- Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Electricity
- Computing science
- Sciences - Planet earth: Space
- Physics: Electricity
- Physics
- Technology & design - Communication: Use of ICT tools (including 3D modelling)
- Sciences - Forces and energy: Using electricity
- Technology & design - Control: Incorporate control systems in products
- Sciences - Earth and universe: The solar system and universe
- Group size
- Whole class, Whole year group
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- Whole day
- Cost
- Cost applies
- Location
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In-school
- London
- South East
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Attainment and progress
- Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Frameworks
Gatsby benchmarks
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
- 3 - Addressing the needs of each pupil
- 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers
EqualEx
- Introduce and Inspire
- Investigate and Explore
Essential skills
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
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Enrichment framework
- 5 - An accessible and engagement enrichment offer
- 7 - An outcomes-focused enrichment offer
